Lambert of Italy

Lambert of Italy (880-15 October 898), formerly known as Lambert II of Spoleto, was king of Italy from 894 to 898 and Holy Roman Emperor from 892 to 892, succeeding Guy III of Spoleto and preceding Arnulf of Carinthia in both roles. He was also Duke of Spoleto and Margrave of Camerino from 894 to 898, succeeding Guy III of Spoleto and preceding Guy IV of Spoleto.

Biography
Lambert was born in 880, son of Guy III of Spoleto and Ageltrude, and a scion of the Guideschi family. He was crowned joint Holy Roman Emperor in 891 at Ravenna, Italy with his father, and he became sole emperor on his father's death in late autumn of 894. Lambert was preoccupied with fighting against Arnulf of Carinthia and Berengar of Friuli's attempts to conquer Italy from him, and on 21 February 896 Arnulf and Adalbert II of Tuscany took Rome from him. However, Pope Formosus' death allowed for Lambert to regain power, and he was in complete control of Italy after Arnulf returned to Germany. In October, he agreed to divide Italy with Berengar of Friuli, but the rebellious Adalbert of Tuscany continued to cause trouble for the allies. In 898, he surprised Adalbert at Borgo San Donnino near Marengo, and he captured his rival. However, Lambert fell from his horse on the return to Marengo, and he died of his injuries. Arnulf of Carinthia took over both the Holy Roman Empire and Kingdom of Italy after Lambert's death.